Who was a part of the boule?

The Boule, or Bouleutic Council, was a key institution in ancient Athens responsible for preparing legislation and overseeing the government. It consisted of 500 members, chosen by lot from the citizen body, with 50 representatives from each of the ten Athenian tribes. Membership was open to male citizens over the age of 30, and it played a crucial role in the democratic process of Athens. Notable figures, such as Pericles and Cleisthenes, were involved in the broader political context of the Boule's functions.